Senior Director, Finance and Growth – International

Hardee's; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardee's is seeking a Senior Director, International Finance and Growth to lead finance and development for international markets. You will drive financial forecasting, budgeting, and regulatory alignment while shaping strategic partnerships and franchisee performance across countries.

In this role, you will manage multi-currency P&L, oversee development agreements, and provide data-driven insights to the leadership team, reporting to the SVP of Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years in finance, development, strategy, or analytical roles; franchised business experience a plus.
• Experience negotiating development agreements and leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong data analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with international markets and multi-currency P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-currency, multi-market P&L in partnership with General Managers.
• Drive monthly/quarterly/annual forecasting and budgeting for international inputs.
• Identify variances, develop actionable insights, and present to executive leadership.
• Oversee franchisee financial statements and KPI benchmarking by country.
• Manage development agreements and capital planning for growth in international markets.
• Collaborate with GMs and field teams to standardize tools and processes.
• Provide strategic support for JV, M&A, and market-entry evaluations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Multi-market P&L

Data-driven insights

Strong communication

Excel mastery

Tableau/Power BI

Hyperion/Adaptive planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Adaptive Planning

Tableau

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Director, Finance and Growth - International

Job Category: Finance

Requisition Number: SENIO004589

• Posted : July 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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FRANKLIN OFFICE
6700 TOWER CIRCLE
Franklin, TN 37067, USA

The Senior Director, International Finance and Growth, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance and development for all international markets. This role provides strategic leadership and decision support across financial forecasting, budgeting, financial systems, development agreements, unit-level economics, operational modeling, and ad hoc analysis supporting the broader International business.

This role serves as a key member of the leadership team reporting to the SVP of Finance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Senior Director, International Finance and Growth, may perform any or all of the following responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (50%)

• Manage a multi-currency, multi-market P&L in partnership with General Managers, synthesizing the key drivers of EBITDA
• Partner with International leadership to project and reconcile key financial and operational performance metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Identify variances to forecast, budget, and prior year using standard “Bridge” methodologies and develop actionable insights.
• Lead quarterly forecast cycles and the annual budget process for all international financial inputs, ensuring timelines are established, communicated, and met.
• Manage collection and review of franchisee financial statements and conduct financial analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive timely collection of all fees and financial commitments from franchisees
• Track and benchmark unit-level economics to identify trends and target areas of improvement by country.
• Identify, develop, and promote financial best practices across international markets.
• Analyze and assess the unique cost environments, regulatory contexts, and consumer markets across the global portfolio
• Build data infrastructure and track franchisee health, bridging from imperfect information to a future state with a refined business intelligence database
• Devise tools for leverage by CKE and franchisees, including pricing, labor, and principles around EBITDA flow-through
• Oversight of the International finance function including 2 FTE

Growth & Development (35%)

• Oversight of the above-market development function including 1 FTE
• Management of the overall pipeline, including updating, reporting and gap closure
• Custodian of NPV analysis and tools for Development Agreement approval
• Collaboration and partnership with GMs and field development resources including standardization of tools, systems and acceleration of builds
• Exemplify capability development for franchisees (i.e., Development Capability Workshops) and field
• Serve as a lead for new franchise reviews, expansions, or market assessments.

Strategic & Ad Hoc Project Support (15%)

• Support senior International and Finance leadership on strategic initiatives, which may include joint ventures, M&A, direct investment analyses, or market-entry evaluations.
• Influence and align diverse stakeholder groups, including franchise partners, executive leadership, operations, legal, and finance teams.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in franchise application, transfer, and review processes.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of cumulative experience in finance, development, strategy, or an analytical role (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting franchised business models.
• Experience negotiating development agreements and franchise transactions.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and franchise partners through data-driven recommendations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments and cultures.
• Ability to manage and operate across different time zones, supporting personnel based in the United States, Mexico, Europe, UAE and Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to develop actionable insights from imperfect or diverse data sets.
• Ability to raise the bar with proactive insights and analysis, driving towards a culture of accountability and empowerment.
• Mastery of Excel; experience with Hyperion, Adaptive, or similar planning tools is required.
• Experience with financial systems, business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and ERP systems.
• High analytical capability, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to dive into details to solve problems.
• Knowledge of restaurant, retail, or multi-unit business models preferred.
• Experience working in international or global organizations is required.
• Ability to protect confidential and sensitive information as part of the planning process

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Restaurant Support Center that operates in a fast-paced setting with a high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regular interaction with internal partners in person, by phone, and/or electronic communications
• Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse
• Ability and willingness to travel, including international markets (20%)

THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

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